Taro shoots, cooked, without salt vs Spinach, raw

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Taro shoots, cooked, without salt 14 kcal Spinach, raw 23 kcal
Calories
14 kcal 23 kcal
Protein
0.7 g 2.9 g
Carbs
3.2 g 3.6 g
Fiber
~ 2.2 g
Sugars
~ 0.4 g
Fat
0.1 g 0.4 g
Sodium
2 mg 79 mg

Key takeaways

  • Taro shoots, cooked, without salt has 39% fewer calories (14 kcal vs 23 kcal).
  • Spinach, raw has more protein (2.9 g vs 0.7 g).
  • Taro shoots, cooked, without salt has more carbs (3.2 g vs 3.6 g).
  • Taro shoots, cooked, without salt has more fat (0.1 g vs 0.4 g).
  • Taro shoots, cooked, without salt has more sodium (2 mg vs 79 mg).
MacronutrientsTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Calories 14 kcal 23 kcal
Protein 0.7 g 2.9 g
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.4 g
Total Carbohydrate 3.2 g 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.2 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.4 g
Water 95.3 g 91.4 g
CarbohydratesTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Total Carbohydrate 3.2 g 3.6 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 2.2 g
Total Sugars ~ 0.4 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Total Fat 0.1 g 0.4 g
Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 10.0 mg 138.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 23.0 mg 26.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Protein 0.7 g 2.9 g
Histidine ~ 64.0 mg
Isoleucine ~ 147.0 mg
Leucine ~ 223.0 mg
Lysine ~ 174.0 mg
Methionine ~ 53.0 mg
Phenylalanine ~ 129.0 mg
Threonine ~ 122.0 mg
Tryptophan ~ 39.0 mg
Valine ~ 161.0 mg
Alanine ~ 142.0 mg
Arginine ~ 162.0 mg
Aspartic Acid ~ 240.0 mg
Cystine ~ 35.0 mg
Glutamic Acid ~ 343.0 mg
Glycine ~ 134.0 mg
Proline ~ 112.0 mg
Serine ~ 104.0 mg
Tyrosine ~ 108.0 mg
VitaminsTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Vitamin A (RAE) 3.0 mcg 469.0 mcg
Vitamin C 18.9 mg 28.1 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 2.0 mg
Vitamin K ~ 482.9 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.0 mg 0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 0.8 mg 0.7 mg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Folate (B9) 3.0 mcg 194.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Choline ~ 19.3 mg
Betaine ~ 102.6 mg
MineralsTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Calcium 14.0 mg 99.0 mg
Iron 0.4 mg 2.7 mg
Magnesium 8.0 mg 79.0 mg
Phosphorus 26.0 mg 49.0 mg
Potassium 344.0 mg 558.0 mg
Sodium 2.0 mg 79.0 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg 0.5 mg
Copper 0.1 mg 0.1 mg
Manganese 0.1 mg 0.9 mg
Selenium 1.0 mcg 1.0 mcg
SterolsTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
Phytosterols ~ 9.0 mg
OtherTaro shoots, cooked, without saltSpinach, raw
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 0.7 g 1.7 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Taro shoots, cooked, without salt or Spinach, raw?

Taro shoots, cooked, without salt has fewer calories: 14 kcal for Taro shoots, cooked, without salt vs 23 kcal for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Taro shoots, cooked, without salt or Spinach, raw?

Spinach, raw has more protein: 0.7 g for Taro shoots, cooked, without salt vs 2.9 g for Spinach, raw per 100 g.

Is Taro shoots, cooked, without salt or Spinach, raw healthier?

Taro shoots, cooked, without salt is lower in calories, and Spinach, raw is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.